Second hand S.Max...

[BigRickus]

Please help..

Wife's car has died this week. Replacement required urgently..


My knowledge on cars is poor and I'm finding it a minefield.

An Smax is the preferred due to 7 seats, space, good reviews etc.

Budget circa 8-9k

It can be used as little as 5k a year if just for wife's run-around - or I can take for a longer run once or twice a week to work if its a diesel.

Obviously drawn to the higher spec, but is higher mileage a killer, is higher mileage actually sometimes better as it shows the cars been driven?

Some of the ones we've been looking at.

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/15865527

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410245...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411015...

Ideally need to sort something this weekend...

Many thanks to anyone who can assist!

Kind Regards

[66HFM]

I wouldn't be tempted by an ex police car, having seen the way most are driven... you'll also fin numerous plugged holes in the dashboard.

Personally I'd rather go for a Volvo XC90, appreciate it would be the previous shape but in diesel format a much more reliable car.
Other options are the Sharan / Alhambra.

[chip*]

Maybe look at petrol cars for your low mileage?

What about a VW Touran 1.4 TSi?

[ZX10R NIN]

Your usage suits a petrol, so I'd be looking for a 1.5T Titanium:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410125...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410255...

[jaydeeuk1]

£10k on an 8 year old ford that's driven nearly half way to the moon is just depressing

[stukno]

The Powershift autobox has a poor reputation. the 2.5 has a different box or the manual is good